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Erie, CO vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca spends 132.4% more per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.1% lower in Ithaca than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie
 Erie, COIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,749  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor258  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Erie    2 Reviews

Almost impossible to open a brick and mortar business here unless you're a lawyer, financial consultant, a restaurant or a dentist. Start jumping through hoops. Get  More

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Over 17 years ago

Erie has an aggressive expansion plan in place. The initial phase of this plan was to build a well-appointed library and community center, which were completed and  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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